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Released
1992 · FILM

The Long Day Closes

A magical story about a boy’s love affair with the music and movies of the 50s.

Directed by
Written by
Runtime
85 min
BiographyDrama
Streaming on
  • The Criterion Channel

Synopsis

Bud is a solitary and quiet boy who finds moments of solace when he sits in the local cinema and watches prominent figures on the movie screen. The films provide Bud with the strength to endure each day as he navigates an oppressive school environment and his emerging homosexuality.

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Principal cast & crew: 18

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Craft leads on file

Edited by William DiverShot by Michael CoulterScored by Bob LastDesigned by Christopher Hobbs

Also known as

  • Am Ende eines langen Tagesde
  • El largo día acabaes
  • Une longue journée qui s'achèvefr
  • Il lungo giorno finisceit

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